Tag: semiconductors

Apple CEO Tim Cook Acknowledges Memory Shortage Will Raise Device Prices

Apple plans to increase device prices due to rising memory costs amid ongoing global shortages, says CEO Tim Cook.

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Japanese Researcher Proposes Simplified Optics to Slash Costs in EUV Chip Manufacturing

A new optical design from a Japanese scientist could dramatically reduce expenses in producing advanced chips with EUV lithography.

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Silicon Motion Targets Nvidia Ecosystem for PCIe 6.0 SSD Controllers

Silicon Motion shifts focus to Nvidia platforms for its PCIe 6.0 SSD controllers, moving beyond traditional Intel and AMD dominance.

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KAIST Researchers Develop New Method to Define Quantum Limits of Transistor Miniaturization

Scientists at KAIST introduced a method to quantify the quantum limits of transistor scaling, addressing current leakage challenges.

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Samsung Chip Manufacturing Attracts Major Tech Players Including Tesla, Google, AMD, and BYD

Samsung’s semiconductor foundry draws growing interest from Tesla, Google, AMD, and BYD as demand for advanced chip production rises.

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Intel Begins Pilot Production of 18A-P Chip Technology to Boost Foundry Services

Intel initiates pilot manufacturing of chips using its new 18A-P technology, aiming to attract external customers for semiconductor production.

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Silicon Motion VP Highlights Sharp Decline in Consumer SSD Market in Early 2026

The consumer SSD market has nearly vanished in the first half of 2026, according to Silicon Motion’s vice president.

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Qualcomm Explores Acquisition of AI Chip Startup Tenstorrent for Up to $10 Billion

Qualcomm is reportedly considering a major acquisition of AI chip startup Tenstorrent in a deal valued between $8 billion and $10 billion.

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SK hynix Accelerates HBM4E Sample Delivery to Compete with Samsung

SK hynix moves up the timeline for HBM4E sample shipments to keep pace with Samsung in the high-performance memory market.

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Rising Wealth of Samsung and SK hynix Employees Drives Up Housing Prices Near Factories

Growing income among Samsung and SK hynix memory chip workers leads to higher real estate prices in South Korean cities near their factories.

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Concrete Mixer Driver Strike Threatens Samsung and SK hynix Chip Factory Expansions

A strike by concrete mixer drivers may delay chip factory expansions at Samsung and SK hynix amid rising AI demand and industry bottlenecks.

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NAND Memory Market Sees Unprecedented Overheating as Chinese Firm Biwin Pays More Than Annual Revenue for Contracts

The NAND memory market heats up with companies locking in long-term deals; China’s Biwin paid $1.86 billion, surpassing its yearly revenue.

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